I’m not a very good patient. It’s not that I’m particularly difficult or demanding, it’s just that I have been fortunate to be a reasonably healthy individual for most of my life so I tend to be a ...

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Steve Ehrlich just made an important decision that could save his life. The Early Show was there while he was getting ready to have his first colonoscopy. "I think it's fabulous," his wife, Leslie ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of omaha.com stories. Cancel anytime. Content sponsored by the Great Plains Colon Cancer Task Force. It’s no fun, as most people who’ve had a colonoscopy will be only too ...

In his op-ed “Colonoscopy Prep Is Worse Than IKEA” (June 3), Jim Sollisch gives readers the impression that there has been a universal shift to a three-day bowel preparation for colonoscopies. This ...

The appropriate interval for endoscopic rescreening after a negative colonoscopic examination is uncertain. We identified persons with no adenomas on baseline screening colonoscopy who returned at 5 ...

A colonoscopy is one of the best ways to spot or help prevent colon cancer. But many people who should have the procedure don’t. Often that’s because they’re afraid of what they have to go through to ...

A colonoscopy is a telescopic and visual examination of the colon and rectum. It helps doctors detect abnormalities in the bowel, including signs of colorectal cancer, polyps, unexplained diarrhea, ...

Preparation for a colonoscopy involves several steps. This includes dietary changes, drinking extra water, and consuming a special drink to help empty the bowels. A colonoscopy is a type of imaging ...

Colonoscopy vs. Sigmoidoscopy: What’s the Difference? If your doctor wants to check the health of your colon — whether as part of a routine screening or to investigate a concern — they may recommend a ...